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Nothing quite gets in the way of badassery like unrelenting low energy.

Did you know that 20 million Americans are dealing with thyroid conditions? And that, disproportionately, this affects women more than men? The startling part of it all is that 60% of those with thyroid conditions don’t even know it.

My guest today, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, is a Naturopathic doctor with an explicit focus on helping women handle the thyroid and energy conditions that are interfering with their ability to live their absolute best lives. Through her clinic, group programming, and a series of online initiatives, Sarah has really curated an opportunity for herself to work with people to help take their lives to the next level.

Today we are talking all about thyroid: what we need to be looking for, what we need to be eating, and what some of you are doing to actually put yourselves further at risk. We talk the science, the testing, the energetics, and the big picture of what you need to know to have optimal energy and a healthy thyroid!

Key Takeaways:

[1:21] About today’s episode with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur!

[2:53] Welcoming Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur to the podcast!

[3:14] Sarah shares about her journey as a naturopathic doctor and why she decided to focus specifically on the thyroid.

[7:00] Why it is so important that we, as women, seek diagnoses for a potential thyroid condition.

[9:23] What symptoms should we be on the lookout for that could be potential red flags for a thyroid issue?

[12:12] How we can begin to take care of our thyroid on our own terms.

[15:35] What we do that makes us more vulnerable to thyroid issues.

[19:50] Gluten and its relation to thyroid issues.

[23:30] You can have your health and your indulgences.

[25:05] Sarah shares her thoughts on the ketogenic diet as well as intermittent fasting, and what impact they have on your thyroid.

[28:21] What to consider when looking at the big picture of where your stress is coming from.

[30:05] Sarah shares some invaluable information about intuitive eating.

[31:17] What “blue zones” are and why this knowledge is important for your health.

[34:18] The energetic connection with thyroid.

[38:31] Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur’s key performance indicators!

[41:16] Where to learn more about what Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is up to!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur

Docere Clinic

Untamed, by Glennon Doyle

The Happy Thyroid Reboot — Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur’s online program, starting Oct. 5th!

More About Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur

Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur helps women reboot their thyroid for energy they can count on. Sarah is a Naturopathic Doctor and the owner of Docere Naturopathic Clinic, located in Ottawa. For the past decade, Sarah has helped women who are suffering from fatigue, thyroid conditions and hormone imbalances get back to a healthy, happy, feel-good life. Sarah believes that health is the result of creating new habits, one small step at a time, and she’s passionate about creating a healthy lifestyle that is enjoyable and sustainable. And… she truly believes that coffee, chocolate, and wine can be part of a healthy diet.

Connect with my Guest:

Website: DocereClinic.ca

Social Media: Instagram @SarahVadeboncoeur

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Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

CALL TO ACTION

Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur would like to know what commitment you’ll be making, going forward, to take your health into your own hands! What is one thing you’ll be doing to take care of your thyroid? Follow-up with us on The Entrepology Collective! We would love to hear your thoughts and have you join in on the conversation!

Tweetables:

“The thyroid is really the center of speech and of speaking your truth.” — Sarah Vadeboncoeur

“80% of people who have thyroid conditions are women and it’s believed that 50–60% with a thyroid condition are not yet diagnosed.” — Sarah Vadeboncoeur

“We literally have millions of women on this planet who have a thyroid condition but don’t know it yet.” — Sarah Vadeboncoeur

“Your thyroid is affecting everything in your body and it’s also being affected by everything that’s going on in your body.” — Sarah Vadeboncoeur

“We need to make sure that the rest of the body is healthy so that the body can actually transform and use these thyroid hormones.” — Sarah Vadeboncoeur

“There’s no one food that you can eat that is going to make or break your health. We need to take a step back and look at the big picture.” — Sarah Vadeboncoeur

“If you want energy to be flowing well through the thyroid, you need to have a good balance between the head and the heart.” — Sarah Vadeboncoeur

Before there was functional medicine and before there was biohacking, there was a system of medicine that originated in Germany called biological medicine, now known as bioregulatory medicine. This is a system of medicine that goes even further upstream to truly understand the root cause of what’s going on in your system.

If the idea of optimizing your health is something you’re fascinated by, then my guest today is someone you’re going to want to listen to. Since graduating from Bastyr University as a Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Christine Schaffner has worked to create a new kind of health journey, co-creating the world-renowned Sophia Health Institute with her mentor, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt. Dr. Christine has cultivated unique skills and very advanced knowledge of uncommon treatment protocols like frequency and energetic medicine. She has also worked with elite practitioners treating chronic disease and persistent Lyme. Dr. Christine strives to improve access, outcomes, and speed of recovery for patients wherever they may be on their health journey.

This was an incredibly fascinating conversation. I can promise you: this episode will change your life.

Key Takeaways:

[:50] About today’s fantastic episode with Dr. Christine Schaffner!

[2:11] Welcoming Dr. Christine to the podcast!

[2:51] What is biological medicine or bioregulatory medicine?

[4:35] How bioregulatory medicine actually works and the goal of a bioregulatory medicine practitioner.

[9:22] Symptoms of blocked regulation in your body (that usually precede a full-blown disease state).

[12:23] What the extracellular matrix is, what goes on there, and what it means for us.

[16:50] What happens when there is disruption in the extracellular matrix?

[19:38] The difference between functional medicine and bioregulatory medicine.

[21:38] Can we have genetic predispositions to poor or blocked regulation?

[22:39] How can we assess for blocked regulation?

[31:57] If someone were to see a practitioner, such as Dr. Christine Schaffner, what can they expect on the treatment side? And who is the ideal patient to see a bioregulatory or biological medicine practitioner?

[34:52] About Dr. Christine’s upcoming speaker series.

[38:13] Dr. Christine’s key performance indicators!

[41:00] Where to learn more about what Dr. Christine is up to!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Dr. Christine Schaffner

Sophia Health Institute

Body Electric Summit

The Extracellular Matrix and Ground Regulation: Basis for a Holistic Biological Medicine, by Alfred Pischinger

Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, by James Oschman

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

Radical Medicine: Cutting-Edge Natural Therapies That Treat the Root Causes of Disease, by Louisa L. Williams

brmi.online

More About Dr. Christine Schaffner

Dr. Christine Schaffner is a board-certified Naturopathic physician who graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. She completed her undergraduate studies in Pre-medicine and Psychology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dr. Schaffner’s style of practice is strongly rooted in traditional Naturopathic principles. She believes in the importance of establishing a strong health foundation in order to achieve optimal health. Dr. Schaffner combines both Naturopathic and Conventional therapies to develop individualized treatment plans that focus on addressing the underlying cause of complex chronic illness.

Dr. Schaffner listens to her patient’s story and actively involves them in their health plan. She enjoys educating her patients so that they feel empowered in making decisions in their health journey.

Dr. Schaffner has trained extensively with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, Ph.D., and is the co-creator and clinic director of the world-renowned Sophia Health Institute. She has also completed Dr. Robert Rowen’s Oxidation Therapy Course, Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker’s Biotoxin Illness Course, Advanced Classes in Biotherapeutic Drainage, Methylation seminars with Dr. Paul Anderson and Dr. Ben Lynch, and attended Medicine Week 2012 & 2013 in Baden-Baden, Germany. She thoroughly enjoys staying current with the latest developments in chronic illness so she can better serve her patients.

Connect with my Guest:

Website: DrChristineSchaffner.com

Podcast: The Spectrum of Health

Social Media: Facebook @DrSchaffner & Instagram @DrSchaffner

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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

CALL TO ACTION

If you found today’s interview as fascinating as I did, I highly encourage you to check out Dr. Christine Schaffner’s upcoming speaker series all about biological medicine. She has literally pulled together a collection of some of the world’s greatest minds as it pertains to the system of root cause medicine that I have literally seen change hundreds of people’s lives. Guests like Dr. Christine and conversations like that one we had today are the types of things we discuss all of the time over on our group, The Entrepology Collective. We would love to hear your thoughts and have you join in on the conversation!

My guest today, Eleanor Beaton, is a fellow Canadian and a passionate supporter of women as entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur herself, Eleanor advises women entrepreneurs on power, presence, and strategic growth. Her focus is on helping women elevate their position, amplify their message, and maximize their revenues. She offers her services through consulting, online programs, live workshops, conference appearances, and her fantastic podcast, Power + Presence + Position.

In this episode, we had an amazing conversation where we delved deep into the nuances of radical conviction, unprecedented confidence, and the attitude and mindset that is required for women to take their businesses and their leadership to the next level.

This is a timely conversation that will challenge you to get outside of your comfort zone so be sure to tune in!

Key Takeaways:

[1:22] About today’s episode with Eleanor Beaton.

[2:00] Welcoming Eleanor to the podcast!

[2:32] Eleanor shares her story and what led her to do the work that she is doing now!

[4:03] Why is the idea of obtaining financial dependence and power often triggering for women?

[6:40] Eleanor reflects on how she used to feel the need to ask for permission to speak on the topics of ambition and power and how she changed.

[9:00] Eleanor shares a story from a couple of years ago that illustrates the key cultural differences between males and females that show up even from a young age.

[11:18] Why and how our culture has an ambivalent relationship with powerful women.

[13:37] Does Eleanor ever get caught up in overthinking her actions and her perceived behavior as a woman? How does she combat this?

[17:28] How do we cultivate confidence as women entrepreneurs? Eleanor unpacks the concept of confidence and the path to gaining more confidence.

[20:30] What a healthy environment for cultivating confidence looks like.

[21:23] Eleanor shares her thoughts on the phrase, ‘Fake it ‘till you make it!’

[23:19] The important component of courage in taking the leap to confidence and radical conviction — and how to cultivate it.

[26:48] Why language matters — especially when it comes to giving you permission to “step into that next room.”

[28:00] Why do women feel the need to apologize? And what other things are we doing (or patterns that we’re engaging in) as women that are actually setting us back in stepping into our power?

[31:04] Eleanor shares about the process she takes the women entrepreneurs she works with through so that they’re hitting the next frontier of their career and life.

[34:24] Eleanor discusses entrepreneurship as a vehicle to feminism and unpacks the idea of how discussions around entrepreneurship are often not geared toward women.

[40:01] About DNA Labs.

[41:27] Eleanor’s key performance indicators!

[43:02] Where to learn more about what Eleanor is up to!

[42:15] Thanking Eleanor for joining the show!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Eleanor Beaton

Ali Brown

Amy Schumer — I’m Sorry (Skit)

The World Economic Forum

DNALabs Canada

Kindred, by Octavia E. Butler

More About Eleanor Beaton

Eleanor Beaton is an internationally-recognized expert in women’s leadership and an advisor to growth-oriented women entrepreneurs. She has served as chair of the Visiting Women’s Executive Exchange Program at the Yale School of Management and sits on the board of directors of two Canadian venture capital organizations. She’s been recognized by the Corporate Excellence Awards as Canada’s Leadership Coach of the Year, and was named by entrepreneurial guru for women Ali Brown as “one of the foremost women’s leadership experts in North America.” Eleanor is the host and executive producer of a top-ranked podcast for women entrepreneurs, Fierce Feminine Leadership. A former journalist reporting for the CBC, Globe and Mail, and Canadian Business, Eleanor was a finalist for a National Business Book of the Year, Canada’s top business book honor, and has won national prizes for her journalistic work covering key issues related to women in leadership. Eleanor has spoken internationally at events whose rosters include notables such as the former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She lives in Eastern Canada with her husband and two sons.

Connect with my Guest:

Website: EleanorBeaton.com

Podcast: Power + Presence + Position

Social Media: Twitter @EleanorBeaton, LinkedIn @EleanorBeaton, Instagram @EleanorBeaton, & Facebook @StoryisPower

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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

CALL TO ACTION

If you haven’t joined us on our free Facebook yet, I highly encourage that you do! We’re having some incredible conversations over on The Entrepology Collective so come join on us and let us know what your ideas are on how we can all contribute to elevating and moving women's voices forward!

I used to ask everyone the same question at the end of every Entrepology Podcast, and that was: ‘What does your morning routine look like?’ But, for a while, I stopped asking it. And not because I wasn’t curious, but because I had this slight sense of shame around the fact that my morning routine had fallen apart.

Fast forward two years and a lot of stress later, I realized that my morning routine was not working because I was trying to copy the routines of other entrepreneurs with completely different lives than me! Now, I’ve finally found the perfect routine that works for me and optimizes both my workflow and my creativity — and I want to share it with all of you.

So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing how I crafted my morning routine, the small shifts that I made that got rid of my early morning distractions, and my step-by-step morning routine from the moment I first wake up!

Key Takeaways:

[:16] About today’s solo episode!

[2:00] Happy ‘Adult’ New Year to you all!

[2:44] One major component that helps lead to the steadiness of our day: routine.

[3:08] How not having a routine has shown me how quickly things can spin out of control!

[4:03] The first key learning point I’ve recently discovered about routines: alone time at the start and the end of the day.

[5:05] The second key learning point I’ve discovered about routines: planning reduces anxiety.

[6:10] The third thing I realized: exercise is the most important part of my creative process for my business.

[7:00] How I began crafting my morning routine.

[7:52] My intentions and goals for my morning routine and the distractions that were pulling me off track.

[8:49] A small shift that I made in my morning routine that eliminated the distractions I was experiencing in the morning.

[9:27] The way that I broke up my morning routine, based on my goals, intentions, and distractions.

[11:01] A key piece in my new morning routine: laying out my plan and getting organized the night before.

[13:11] Another key piece: waking up early by having effective sleep.

[15:06] What my morning ritual looks like right after I get up at 5 a.m.

[17:44] My morning routine from 5:30–6:00 a.m.

[18:55] What I do from 6:00–6:30 a.m.

[20:15] Why I follow-up with exercise after opening my emails.

[21:53] My recommendation on how you can get started in crafting your morning routine.

[22:25] I’d love to hear from you! What are building into your morning routine?

Mentioned in This Episode:

Oura Ring

The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma

The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8 AM), by Hal Elrod

Ziva Meditation — Emily Fletcher

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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

CALL TO ACTION

My challenge to you this week is to not only plan out your morning routine... but to actually give it a go! Let me know what you’re building into your morning routine and how you’re making the commitment to see it through. Let’s continue the conversation over on The Entrepology Collective!

If there’s one good thing that has come out of this pandemic, it’s that we’re seeing with more clarity than ever, the parts of our society that are broken. No longer can we sweep things under the rug, because the rug has been pulled out from under us.

Notwithstanding all of the conversations we’re currently having within our society, there is one area — especially as a parent with children heading back to school — that requires a new lens. And that is our education system. The days of kids going to school from 9–3 dates way back to the industrial revolution; a time where one parent was definitely staying at home to care for those kids. It is obvious that this is a system ripe for disruption and one that requires a new lens.

My guest today, Heidi DeCoux, is focusing on exactly this. She is not an educator by background, but, in fact, an entrepreneur. She has an incredible vision for changing this world through education by looking at the outcome that we all wish we could have started our entrepreneurial journey from.

As we are all looking to a new school year, think of this as a tremendous opportunity to try something new on for size. Heidi is going to rock your world and disrupt your vision for what education can be!

Key Takeaways:

[1:29] About today’s episode!

[4:00] Welcoming Heidi DeCoux to the podcast!

[6:20] Who Heidi is, what she is up to, and why she is the perfect person to talk about this topic today!

[9:33] How Heidi and I first had this conversation about reinventing the education system.

[10:40] What happens when an entrepreneur builds a school? Heidi shares her education model for Illuminated Life School.

[17:30] How do we take Heidi’s education model and integrate it into the requirements that individuals need to have as they step into the world?

[22:15] Sharing a personal story that underscores the importance of all that Heidi is doing.

[24:08] Heidi shares why and how they’re teaching deep financial intelligence.

[27:01] How are families who don’t have the financial means able to access the school?

[28:32] Heidi explains what their curriculum and method of teaching looks like as compared to the Montessori curriculum.

[32:24] Does Heidi have any online resources currently available to help students and their parents during this pandemic?

[33:30] Heidi shares the vision for what both the physical and virtual schools will look like worldwide when they open them in 2022.

[35:20] The main tenets and core pillars of the Illuminated Life School.

[40:14] Heidi shares what she is bringing to the table as an entrepreneur by background.

[42:11] About Badass Fuel!

[43:18] Heidi’s KPIs!

[47:05] Where to learn more about what it is that Heidi is up to!

[48:10] Thanking Heidi DeCoux for joining us today!

[48:40] My call-to-action for all of you today.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Heidi DeCoux

Illuminated Life School

Montessori curriculum

Badass Fuel

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next, by Gay Hendricks

More About Heidi DeCoux

Heidi DeCoux is fired up to create a better world through ingenuity, intuitive solutions, entrepreneurship, education, and outside-of-the-box approaches that allow ALL to live extraordinary lives.

For the past 10+ years, Heidi has been an entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and business strategist. She has built and sold two successful businesses that are still thriving today under new ownership.

Heidi still owns and operates one additional company, Alchemize Your Business, which is a boutique consulting firm that helps small businesses achieve “big business” speed and momentum on a small-business budget.

Heidi’s real passion, however, and where she devotes most of her time and energy these days, is non-profit work.

Her non-profit work includes a small charity which raises girls out of poverty in a rural community in India and Illuminated Life School, which she believes to be her ultimate life’s work.

Connect with my Guest:

Websites: IlluminatedLifeSchool.org & HeidiDeCoux.com

Social Media: Instagram.com/HeidiDeCoux & Instagram.com/IlluminatedLifeSchool

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They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!

BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

CALL TO ACTION

I would love to hear from you! If you could design any element of the education system, what would that look like? The conversation is continuing over on The Entrepology Collective!

My guest today — Marni Wasserman — is no stranger to the health and wellness world! Her life is rooted in healthy eating, healthy living, and being a healthy mom. And not only is she a nutritionist and chef, but she’s also the co-host of the highly-acclaimed hit podcast, The Ultimate Health Podcast, as well as the brand new podcast, The Ultimate Baby Podcast. She’s also the author of Fermenting for Dummies and Plant-Based Diet For Dummies!

Marni uses her passion and experience to educate individuals and mommas on how to adopt a real food diet and balanced lifestyle through simple, natural strategies. What you’ll hear in today’s interview are not only the strategies that Marni uses in her own life but the advice she gives to women all over the world. Marni is truly a natural-born entrepreneur. She’s an incredible example of when you put your passion first, your business will naturally follow. She is transparent in how she forms her own health decisions, and that transparency and natural capacity to teach have made her a master educator in the realm of healthy eating, healthy living, and most recently, healthy parenting. I’ve known Marni for many years, I admire her work deeply, and I am so excited for the opportunity to bring this conversation to you all today!

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] About today’s episode!

[2:40] Welcoming Marni to the podcast!

[3:27] Marni shares about her journey as a nutritionist and entrepreneur up to this point in time!

[7:02] Has Marni always been an entrepreneur?

[8:30] The magic of the work Marni is putting out into the world as a natural-born entrepreneur.

[9:30] Marni shares about her new baby girl as well as how having a baby has influenced her entrepreneurial spirit and the work that she does.

[13:25] Marni speaks about some of the surprises she has encountered since stepping into this new phase of motherhood.

[14:40] Marni shares how she’s compensating for the lack of sleep she’s experiencing right now with her new baby.

[16:40] The importance of scheduling in ‘me time.’

[17:24] Marni shares about the significant transition she has gone through with her diet.

[21:30] Marni describes her current diet.

[23:45] Marni’s thoughts on the dogmatism of diets.

[28:28] What is the ultimate prenatal diet?

[30:20] Marni’s go-to prenatal resources and recommendations.

[30:58] Marni defines natural pregnancy and natural childbirth and why these concepts are so important to her.

[35:48] Why birth is such a powerful preparer for parenthood.

[36:18] The three most important shifts and transitions Marni has made in how she lives her life.

[40:24] Marni’s key performance indicators!

[42:20] Where to follow-up with Marni online!

[42:49] About Fullscript.

[43:15] Food for thought: what motivated your own dietary choices? Was it the science, was it how it felt, was it a prescription from somebody else, was it the government food guide or was it your mom’s way of cooking? And is there an opportunity now to elevate the type of food you’re taking into your system; moving it off of autopilot and into a state of conscious eating? And for those who have been eating a certain way for a long time, would you be willing to challenge your own eating dogma if it meant you would actually feel better? Are you interested in breaking the rules of the diet you are on, in a quest for even better health? Are you sticking to your diet because you identify with it or because it is making you feel your absolute best? Let’s continue this conversation over on The Entrepology Collective!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Marni Wasserman

The Ultimate Health Podcast

The Ultimate Baby Podcast

Fermenting for Dummies, by Marni Wasserman

Plant-Based Diet For Dummies, by Marni Wasserman

Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition,
by Lily Nichols

Mama Natural

The Ultimate Baby Podcast Ep. 003: “Natural Preconception Planning”

Fullscript

The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page 

More About Marni Wasserman

Simply said, Marni Wasserman’s life is rooted in healthy living. She is not only a nutritionist and a chef, but also the co-host of the highly acclaimed hit podcast The Ultimate Health Podcast and the host of the new show, The Ultimate Baby Podcast. Marni uses both passion and experience to educate individuals on how to adopt a wholesome real food diet and a balanced lifestyle through simple strategies.

As a public speaker and educator, Marni focuses on some key points to help people implement their health goals. She is also the author of Fermenting for Dummies and Plant-Based Diet For Dummies.

Connect with my Guest:

Website: MarniWasserman.com

Podcasts: The Ultimate Health Podcast and The Ultimate Baby Podcast

Books: Fermenting for Dummies and Plant-Based Diet For Dummies
Social Media: Twitter, Instagram & Facebook

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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

CALL TO ACTION

The food choices we make every single day provide an opportunity to reorient our own personal leadership over and over again. And part of leadership is acknowledging when you need to make a change (because there’s rarely one thing that is going to serve you for your entire life). Marni’s journey really speaks to this. We do not need to be dogmatic with our diets; ultimately, it is important to simply do what is best for you and makes you feel your best.

Marni and I would love to hear about what your current diet looks like and where you see there could be room for improvement. Follow-up with us on The Entrepology Collective and let us know!

We’ve got a little bit of ‘body’ and ‘badass’ coming at you this episode with a very dear friend of mine, Jen Oliver. I’ve known Jen for over 25 years and I now have the pleasure of working with her on a nearly daily basis as she is the Director of Coaching under the Entrepology umbrella!

And, in addition to working with us as part of our team, Jen also has her own amazing gig going on! She is the host of the FitMama Podcast as well as the curator and leader of the FitMama movement. And while Jen started her career talking about fitness and core health, she’s now transitioning into some new elements through her work — namely, bringing self-pleasure, self-worth, and embracing the elements of who we are as women into the conversation.

This was such a fun and enlightening conversation! We really dove deep into some incredibly important topics. Jen spoke about the work she is doing with her clients in transforming the core of motherhood, how we can get started on our own journeys of accepting our bodies as they are, how we can become more empowered and confident as women and mothers, how to begin exploring these ideas of sensuality and sexuality, and much, much more.

I’m sure, when you listen to this episode, that you are going to be challenged, uplifted, entertained, deeply curious, and most of all, inspired.

Key Takeaways:

[1:55] About today’s episode with Jen Oliver!

[3:24] Welcoming Jen back to the podcast!

[4:05] Jen takes listeners through her personal and professional transformations that she has been through in the last 18 months.

[7:50] What FitMama is all about and how it is currently evolving in terms of her coaching and educating.

[14:05] How motherhood can lead us down a profound path of finding our confidence, self-acceptance, and loving our body and the life that we have.

[2130] How our sensuality and sexuality play a role in our confidence, self-acceptance, and connecting to the core of who we are.

[24:45] Jen shares how we can begin to access confidence and self-acceptance as women through our sensuality and sexuality.

[31:21] How did Jen first explore these ideas around sensuality and sexuality? How does she help her clients begin to explore this in a way that feels emotionally safe?

[37:29] Jen highlights the profound shift we can experience in our sexuality when we open up the conversation and connect with our partner/s.

[44:13] Jen’s key performance indicators!

[48:07] Where to learn more about what Jen is up to and access her special offer for Entrepology listeners!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jen Oliver

FitMama Podcast

The Love FitMama Way: Transforming the Core of Motherhood, by Jen Oliver

The Art of Sexual Magic: Cultivating Sexual Energy to Transform Your Life,
by Margo Anand

FitMama Youtube Channel

“Worshipping Your Man” — LoveFitMama Free Sensual Bonus!

The Entrepology Podcast Page

The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page

More About Jen Oliver

Jen Oliver is the author of the international bestselling book, The Love FitMama Way: Transforming the Core of Motherhood, as well as the creator and host of the FitMama Podcast. As a Sex and Intimacy Coach, podcaster, and speaker, Jen inspires, educates, and motivates moms around the globe to begin all things with self-love. Through awareness of safe core fitness, self-care, and sensual self-love, she draws on science and the mind-body data to support moms to embrace, nurture, and enjoy their motherhood journey. What she is most passionate about is spreading the message that if you love the body and life you have, you will have the body and life you love. Jen shares this message beautifully in her recent TEDx talk, “How to Love Yourself to the Core”.

Connect with my Guest:

Website: JenOliver.com

Podcast: FitMama Podcast

Social Media: FitMama Youtube Channel, @LoveJenOliver on Twitter & @JenOliverFitMama on Facebook

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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

CALL TO ACTION

Whether you’re single or have a partner (or partners), you can get started on the journey of bringing in more sensuality, sexuality, self-love, and self-acceptance into your life. This week, we’re challenging you to do some self-exploration and to let us know what your biggest takeaways were from today’s podcast! What did you learn? What are you going to try out? How did it turn out for you? Follow-up on The Entrepology Collective and let us know!

Since April 2020, the employment of women in Canada has dropped by 7%. Over that same period, the employment of men has dropped by 3%. In fact, as we sit here in July of 2020 we are seeing the lowest level of employment of women in over three decades in Canada.

As you know, this is a podcast about innovation, badassery, health, and entrepreneurship — and I would be remiss if we did not talk about this situation going on in the world right now as it pertains to elevating the voices of women as entrepreneurs and leaders.

So, on today’s podcast, I am going solo to explore the opportunity we have to create a new future. Let’s start this conversation and be the catalyst for change as we begin to move into a post-pandemic world.

Key Takeaways:

[:19] About today’s episode.

[1:41] The differences between the conversations men and women are having around the pandemic.

[4:20] How we can test whether a system is truly working well and how this pandemic has provided us with an opportunity.

[5:25] One of the challenges we are facing right now: balancing our life and our children’s school day.

[10:57] The glaring disparities within our society that COVID-19 has shed a light on.

[11:21] The two primary sources of stress I see in adults that I work with, in a clinical context.

[12:30] My proposition regarding the school system/society issue and how we can provide a better future for our children.

[15:27] What I’m aspiring for my life and my children’s lives to be like on the other side of COVID-19.

[16:37] My intention behind this conversation.

[17:28] What I would love from all of you: let’s carry this conversation forward. This is the future I see for us as female entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Entrepology Podcast Page

The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.

We would also appreciate a review!

Come Join Your Tribe on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!

They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!

BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

CALL TO ACTION

My intention behind today’s conversation, more than anything, is to begin to drive forward a conversation with all of you. You are all individuals who believe in something bigger and have a capacity for thinking outside of the box.

Let’s carry this conversation forward over on The Entrepology Collective and elevate the voices of female entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders.

Let’s get super honest. Addressing your business, your body, your balance, your inner-badass — none of these things are possible if you are in a state of chronic pain. When that headache, back pain — or whatever pain you are experiencing — emerges, everything else is moved to the side.

My guest today, Dr. Daina Patel, is a chiropractor and an expert in preventing chronic pain. She works with high-performing women, in particular, to address all of the lifestyle pieces that are either perpetuating the pain that they are feeling or to prevent the pain from manifesting in the first place. In this episode, she breaks down this notion of prevention and addressing chronic pain in a really comprehensive and amazing manner.

With all of us sitting around more than ever due to the current global pandemic, it’s especially important that we know about these key pieces of chronic pain prevention. Tune in with Dr. Patel and me to learn more about how to holistically approach the management and prevention of chronic pain, how your psychological state can manifest physical pain in the body, and the pieces you can begin to put into place immediately to perfect your posture, prevent pain, and optimize your performance!

Key Takeaways:

[1:25] About today’s episode.

[3:07] Welcoming Dr. Daina Patel to the podcast!

[4:18] Daina shares about her background and her clinical passions.

[6:17] Daina speaks about when her more holistic approach to managing pain began.

[9:48] How chronic pain can manifest even without an injury to trigger its onset.

[12:23] Daina speaks about when she begins to approach stress, sleep, and mindset in addressing chronic pain/preventing chronic pain with her clients.

[14:45] How stress causes further inflammation which causes more pain.

[16:11] How your psychological state can manifest physical pain in the body.

[18:08] The role movement plays in helping prevent chronic pain.

[21:22] How we can put together an exercise/movement plan to maximize our mobility.

[24:16] The importance of finding the yin and yang balance of working out.

[26:58] An important piece to slower workouts/cooling down.

[27:45] Daina addresses posture, the role it plays, and the key to achieving better posture!

[30:27] Daina’s thoughts on standing desks.

[30:44] Are there gadgets for better posture?

[31:52] About Fullscript!

[33:13] Dr. Daina Patel’s key performance indicators!

[35:35] Where to learn more about what Daina is up to!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Dr. Daina Patel

Fullscript

Brené Brown

Cat-Cow Stretch

Dr. Daina Patel’s Top 6 Exercises for Back Pain

Dr. Daina Patel’s 5-Day Posture Challenge

The Entrepology Podcast Page

The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page

More About Dr. Daina Patel

Dr. Daina Patel is a chiropractor with a focus on women’s chronic pain. Her mission is to help busy women go from having their pain dictate what they can or cannot do to being confident in their body and moving with ease through their day. Instead of focusing on temporary relief solutions, she focuses on a holistic approach that gets to the root cause. Dr. Daina has dedicated her practice to the optimization of women’s health and to empower them to make better health choices.

In addition to her practice, she loves to spend time in the kitchen using all the newest tools and gadgets to make delicious food, especially to experiment and play around with recipes to make them healthier!

Connect with my Guest:

Website: DrDainaPatel.com

Instagram: @Dr.DainaPatel

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

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They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!

BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

CALL TO ACTION

Finding that perfect yin and yang balance with your movement is a crucial piece in optimizing your mobility and preventing chronic pain. To get started on this journey, check out Dr. Daina Patel’s Top 6 Exercises for Back Pain as well as her 5-Day Posture Challenge! They’re both free and they’re great resources for getting started!

Follow up with us on The Entrepology Collective and let us know how it goes!

There is one of two things that happen when you come out of your doctor’s office and are given a diagnosis. You can either, a) blindly follow their suggestions and mindlessly take the prescribed medication for your aches and pain or, b) you can sit back and ask yourself the most empowering question possible:

“What is it that I can actually do to actively move the needle on my own health?”

My guest today, Bonnie Flemington, is a holistic nutritionist and a passionate advocate for the management of osteoarthritis — she is also someone who has had to deal with this same question for herself. With her years of experience as a holistic nutritionist, Bonnie has so much practical advice as to how we can decrease inflammation, manage chronic disease, and best of all: do it all from within our own homes while simultaneously managing a busy lifestyle as entrepreneurs or go-getters.

In this episode, you will learn Bonnie’s five hacks for decreasing the burden of inflammation in your system, how you can begin to shift your lifestyle and diet to decrease inflammation and pain, her go-to tips for staying on a healthy diet (even if you hate to cook), and the biggest lessons she has learned when it comes to managing a chronic condition and taking control of her health.

Key Takeaways:

[1:12] About today’s episode.

[2:27] Welcoming Bonnie to the podcast!

[2:53] Bonnie shares her background and why she is so uniquely positioned to talk about taking your health into your own hands.

[4:31] Bonnie paints a picture of what her diet and lifestyle looked like prior to the changes she made.

[5:43] The most profound shift Bonnie made in how she was eating on a daily basis.

[6:08] The link between sugar and inflammation, pain, and aging.

[7:34] Bonnie shares about the changes she noticed in her body once she made the shift in her diet.

[8:23] When do most of Bonnie’s clients begin to seek out her help with regards to shifting their lifestyle and diet?

[9:33] How Bonnie approaches the lifestyle and diet conversation with her clients to meet them where they’re at.

[11:10] Five things you can do right now to decrease the burden of inflammation in your system!

[11:57] Bonnie shares her hacks for increasing your hydration intake.

[14:00] What are some of Bonnie’s non-negotiables when it comes to her clients?

[15:10] Bonnie’s non-negotiables in her own life.

[16:55] My diet non-negotiables.

[17:50] Bonnie’s tips for preparing vegetables and keeping a healthy, clean diet interesting.

[10:17] Bonnie’s favorite resources for eating a healthy, balanced diet.

[21:20] Bonnie’s suggestions for those who do not or will not cook.

[21:45] Go-to tips for staying on a healthy diet when you are traveling!

[22:21] High-protein, nutrient-dense foods for your children that will be safe for school.

[24:18] Bonnie shares the biggest lesson she has learned when it comes to managing a chronic condition and taking control of her health.

[25:18] About Badass Fuel!

[26:25] Bonnie’s key-performance indicators!

[29:24] Where to learn more about what Bonnie is up to!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Bonnie Flemington

Quench: Beat Fatigue, Drop Weight, and Heal Your Body Through the New Science of Optimum Hydration, by Dana Cohen MD and Gina Bria

“Water: How Much Do I Need?” by Bonnie Flemington

Bonnie Flemington’s Recipes

A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles,”
by Marianne Williamson

Bonnie’s Facebook

Bonnie’s Instagram

The Entrepology Podcast Page

The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page

More About Bonnie Flemington

Bonnie is a Certified Nutritionist and speaker. She works privately with clients and is an engaging speaker and educator in the nutrition field. Bonnie specializes in solutions for joint pain and arthritis, which include addressing inflammation, digestion, and weight management. She uses a holistic approach including symptoms analysis and habit change coaching to get her clients on the most direct path to feeling their best. Connect with Bonnie for your free 20-minute nutrition SOS call so she can learn about your goals and what you’ve tried so far, and provide you with advice on your next best step.

Connect with my Guest:

Website: BonnieFlemington.com

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

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We would also appreciate a review!

Come Join Your Tribe on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!

They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!

BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

CALL TO ACTION

In this episode, Bonnie shared five great hacks that you can do, starting today, to decrease inflammation in your body: reduce the sugar in your diet (including refined carbohydrates), reduce fried foods, reduce processed meats, increase your hydration, and increase your fruit and vegetable intake. We’re challenging you this week to make a commitment towards pushing the needle forward on your health by incorporating at least one hack on the ‘reduce’ side and one on the ‘increase’ side. Let us know how it goes by following up with us on The Entrepology Collective — because when you’re accountable, you’re helpable!